The Wayro route from Colima to Pinos is 312 miles (502 km), about 5 h 38 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 312 mi (502 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-54 → MEX-54D → MEX-15 → MEX-15D → MEX-80D → MEX-80 → MEX-51 → ZAC 144 |
| Mexican states on the route | Colima (Level 4), Jalisco (Level 3), Guanajuato (Level 3), Zacatecas (Level 4) |
| Toll roads | MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving this route in a car with U.S. plates
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required: this route is outside the zones where U.S.-registered cars can skip the temporary import permit (Baja California, Baja California Sur and part of Sonora) |
|---|---|
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you drive |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
What the drive from Colima to Pinos is like
MEX-80D (100 mi) and MEX-54D (90 mi) carry about 61% of the 312 miles. MEX-54D, MEX-15D, MEX-80D are toll highways (cuota); MEX-54, MEX-15, MEX-80, MEX-51 are free federal roads (libre). It runs through 4 states: Colima, Jalisco, Guanajuato, Zacatecas. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Colima to Pinos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEX-54 | 0–6 | 6 | Colima |
| MEX-54D | 6–96 | 90 | Colima, Jalisco |
| MEX-15 | 96–113 | 17 | Jalisco |
| local roads | 113–118 | 5 | Jalisco |
| MEX-15D | 118–134 | 16 | Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 134–137 | 3 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 137–209 | 72 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80 | 209–242 | 33 | Jalisco |
| MEX-80D | 242–270 | 28 | Jalisco, Guanajuato |
| connecting roads | 270–271 | 1 | Guanajuato |
| MEX-51 | 271–280 | 9 | Guanajuato, Jalisco |
| connecting roads | 280–283 | 3 | Jalisco |
| ZAC 144 | 283–310 | 27 | Zacatecas |
| local roads | 310–312 | 2 | Zacatecas |
- Mile 15 of this route: Colima → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 267 of this route: Jalisco → Guanajuato (state line)
- Mile 276 of this route: Guanajuato → Jalisco (state line)
- Mile 283 of this route: Jalisco → Zacatecas (state line)
Stops between Colima and Pinos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 232), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 232)
- Nature and outdoors: Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park (mile 19)
- Museums and history: Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral (mile 42), Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán (mile 42), El Ixtépete (mile 114), Guadalajara Cathedral (mile 119), Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco (mile 119), Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos (mile 204), Teatro José Rosas Moreno (mile 232), Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (mile 232)
Volcán Nevado de Colima National Park
This national park in western Mexico protects the upper slopes of two volcanic peaks, Volcán de Colima and Nevado de Colima, in the states of Jalisco and Colima.
Ciudad Guzmán Cathedral
Ciudad Guzmán's St. Joseph Cathedral (Catedral de San José) is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ciudad Guzmán and the seat of its bishop.
Museo Arqueológico de Ciudad Guzmán
Founded in the 1950s with writer Juan José Arreola among its promoters, this INAH museum in Ciudad Guzmán shows stone and ceramic pieces from western Mexico, colonial-era religious art and sketches by muralist José Clemente Orozco.
El Ixtépete
Zapopan's El Ixtépete preserves a pyramid built around AD 650-750, during the Grillo tradition, with at least seven superimposed construction phases; the site lies within the Guadalajara metro area near the Periférico and Avenida Mariano Otero.
Guadalajara Cathedral
In the Centro of Guadalajara, the Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady is the seat of the Archdiocese of Guadalajara and a minor basilica.
Museo de las Artes Populares de Jalisco
Opened on May 31, 2000, in Guadalajara's historic center, this museum researches, safeguards and promotes the crafts and folk art of Jalisco.
Cathedral Basilica of San Juan de los Lagos
Pilgrims come from far and wide to San Juan de los Lagos to see the small image of the Virgin kept in this cathedral basilica, built between 1732 and 1769. Inside are Gothic-style ribbed vaults and a silver-framed Way of the Cross.
Teatro José Rosas Moreno
Construction of the Teatro José Rosas Moreno in Lagos de Moreno began in 1867, and the theater opened on May 5, 1907. It is named for Jalisco writer José Rosas Moreno.
Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera
The Museo Casa Agustín Rivera Altos de Jalisco is a museum you'll find in the town of Lagos de Moreno, in the state of Jalisco.
More drives to Pinos
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From Colima to other places in Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Colima to Pinos?
About 5 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 312 miles.
How far is Pinos from Colima by car?
About 312 miles (502 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Do I need a permit to drive my U.S. car from Colima to Pinos?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car on this route, which is outside the zones where it can be skipped. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from Colima to Pinos?
The U.S. State Department rates Colima Level 4: Do Not Travel; Jalisco Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Guanajuato Level 3: Reconsider Travel; Zacatecas Level 4: Do Not Travel (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Colima to Pinos use?
In order: MEX-54, MEX-54D, MEX-15, MEX-15D, MEX-80D, MEX-80, MEX-51 and ZAC 144. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles and states for each one.
What are good stops between Colima and Pinos?
Closest to the road: El Ixtépete (archaeological site, mile 114, 1 mi from the route); Teatro José Rosas Moreno (opera house, mile 232, 0.3 mi from the route); Museo de los Altos de Jalisco, Casa Agustín Rivera (museum, mile 232, 0.4 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway mile markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route (roughly 2 to 7 miles depending on the type, farther for World Heritage sites): at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, with no more than five of one type, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place and city descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on September 29, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.